Richmond Petersburg, VA, September 24, 2026 —

Residents of Dinwiddie County, Virginia, are expressing significant concerns regarding a proposed large-scale data center campus, known as Haven Oak Technology Park, which is being planned by Tract. The development, slated for construction in the county, has drawn opposition from local residents who fear a range of negative consequences.

Key among the neighbors’ worries are the potential impacts on the local environment and community. Concerns have been raised about how the data center campus might negatively affect local wildlife populations and water resources. Residents also fear a decline in their quality of life and potential disruption to the local housing market. These apprehensions are amplified by the development’s planned proximity to existing homes and a historically significant Civil War battlefield.

Conversely, proponents of the Haven Oak Technology Park highlight the potential economic advantages. Supporters point to the possibility of job creation and other economic benefits that such a large-scale project could bring to Dinwiddie County. Details regarding the specific number of jobs or the projected economic impact were not provided in the summary.

The discussions surrounding the Haven Oak Technology Park proposal coincide with broader state-level developments. State officials are reportedly in the process of introducing new oversight frameworks designed to address the rapidly growing data center industry. The specifics of these frameworks and how they might apply to the Dinwiddie County project were not detailed.

Information regarding the contractor’s name, specific environmental impact studies, the exact location relative to the battlefield, detailed plans for mitigation of environmental or community impacts, or the timeline for project approval or construction was not available in the provided summary.



Story summarized from the original created by Kelsey Jones on www.wtvr.com, see more information here.

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